| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $38.30 | 10.259% | $42.2292 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.25 | 11.657% | $80.6722 | $80.67 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.92 | 11.441% | $95.7501 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.73 | 8.289% | $133.986 | $133.99 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.68 | 9.325% | $28.0747 | $28.07 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.85 | 12.698% | $48.2911 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.58 | 9.219% | $13.7398 | $13.74 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $401.31 | $442.7431 | $442.74 | $442.75 | $442.80 | |